FaceBook's oldest user at 107 years young

At 107, Edythe Kirchmaier is the oldest of the University of Chicago's living alumni and the oldest registered Facebook user – with a passion for technology, like creating digital photo collages, after acquiring a computer at age 95.

But to Kirchmaier, her 97 years serving others is her greatest achievement – volunteer work that began during World War I when she would send consignments to soldiers on the frontline.

It comes as no surprise, then, that Kirchmaier's words of wisdom to those who seek it are: "Think about others before yourself."

Born Jan. 22, 1908, in Dayton, Ohio, Kirchmaier moved to the Santa Barbara area with her husband after the couple was married. She has worked as a volunteer for a local non-profit, Direct Relief International, for the past 40 years.The organization has a Facebook app dedicated to Kirchmaier, which allows visitors to light a candle on her virtual birthday cake.

At 107, Edythe Kirchmaier is the oldest of the University of Chicago's living alumni and the oldest registered Facebook user – with a passion for technology, like creating digital photo collages, after acquiring a computer at age 95.

But to Kirchmaier, her 97 years serving others is her greatest achievement – volunteer work that began during World War I when she would send consignments to soldiers on the frontline.

It comes as no surprise, then, that Kirchmaier's words of wisdom to those who seek it are: "Think about others before yourself."

Born Jan. 22, 1908, in Dayton, Ohio, Kirchmaier moved to the Santa Barbara area with her husband after the couple was married. She has worked as a volunteer for a local non-profit, Direct Relief International, for the past 40 years.The organization has a Facebook app dedicated to Kirchmaier, which allows visitors to light a candle on her virtual birthday cake.